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Basic Constitutional Law (lemmy.world)
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[–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/10/966396848/read-trumps-jan-6-speech-a-key-part-of-impeachment-trial

"I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard."

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Sorry... what on Earth does that have to do with your claim that the only thing the president can do inside the US is pardoning and making appointments?

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Sorry. Wrong context.

    So, what other powers does a president have? Us Obama as an example if Trump is distasteful.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)
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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    OK. Emergency powers are pretty strong but the rest are largely external to the US.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    For one, the president has the power to veto any legislation passed by Congress.

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